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INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY AND FIRE SECURITY <br />APPLIANCES <br />All electrical appliances and heat generating devices should be clean, in good working order, have adequate <br />ifilation and be cleared of any potential fire hazard materials. <br />ELECTRICAL <br />Fuse box/panel circuits should be readily accessible; clearly labeled and properly fused. <br />Wiring should not be exposed unless permitted by local code. Wiring should not be used for purpose exceeding <br />rated capacity. <br />Extension cords should not be used where a receptacle Is needed. They are Intended for temporary use only. Cord <br />should not be run under rugs or over hooks or nails. <br />Aluminum wiring can pose a fire hazard unless wiring terminations are properly secured and maintained. <br />COMBUSTIBLESIFLAMMABLE LIQUIDS <br />Any rags, trash, dried grass, other combustibles should be disposed of in receptacles that would prohibit/prevent <br />combustion. <br />Any newspapers, paint, chemicals, matches or other Ilammables should be stored out of reach of children and <br />clear of any heat or spark producing devices. <br />WALLSIATTICSIROOFIGARAG E <br />Water heaters, heating or cooling equipment generating a spark or open flame shall be Installed on a platform so <br />that the pilot, burner or spark producing portion of the appliance Is at least 18 Inches above the garage floor. <br />Wire mesh no larger than r/4 Inch should be Installed to arrest the escape of burning embers from fireplace <br />chimneys. <br />HOME SECURITY <br />Approved deadbolls are to have a minimum single cylinde• with a one Inch boll throw and cylinder guard. <br />Approved locking devices on garage door should utilize a locking bar or bolt extending Into the receiving guide a <br />minimum of one Inch and secured with a padlock. For double wide garage doors using only one locking bar, the <br />locking bar should be located not more than 2 feet from the ground. A locking bar on each side of a double wide door <br />Is recommended. <br />Sliding glass doors and/or windows should be Installed or adjusted so as to prevent the removal or lifting of the <br />door/window from the exterior of the building. <br />Secondary locking devices are to be a commercially made, locking or securing device In addition to the primary <br />locking device built Into the panel. <br />Louvered glass windows/doors must be secured with either mechanical devices or by means of epoxy glue to <br />render the glass panes non -removable. <br />Louvered glass doors may be secured like louvered windows or with bars, grills or polycarbonate material, all of <br />which must be attached to the Inside of the door. <br />OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS <br />SAFETY <br />• Water hose -connected and ready to use <br />Exercise caution with open flames lighting <br />Fireplace and barbeque ashes disposed of properly <br />• Chimney kept clean <br />Small appliances unplugged when not in use <br />• Clear space behind television <br />Household dust rags properly stored <br />Ground -fault detectors where shock hazard Is present <br />• TV power disconnect switch <br />Dry powder lite extinguishers In garage, kitchen, car <br />Slippery surfaces with rugs <br />• Deck railings secure <br />• Pool safely cover <br />For more Information: <br />SECURITY <br />Wide angle (ISO-) door viewer <br />Security closet/storage area <br />Operation Identification <br />Locked gates <br />Low landscaping under windows <br />Leave radio on when away from home <br />*Leave key In lock when home If using double cylinder <br />deadbolt <br />Keep flashlight next to telephone <br />• While on trips, arrange for pickup of mall, newspapers and <br />milk deliveries <br />L' <br />Police Dept. phq Fire Dept. phN Building Dept. ph# <br />